Inspection
May 18, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 18, 2026 · Original Source
Retail Food · Boston, MA
Top Shelf
161 Charles St
Last inspected May 18, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
7 inspectionsInspection
Dec 29, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 29, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 12, 2025
Passed
3 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther
Official wording
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Inspector’s notes
Raw Dom's meats stored above ready to eat foods. Store properly.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Restroom with flaking paint on walls and pipe on floor and wall sink. Clean and resurface.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.18-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
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Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean and disinfect the restroom.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 12, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 5, 2025
Failed
3 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther
Official wording
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Inspector’s notes
Raw Dom's meats stored above ready to eat foods. Store properly.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Restroom with flaking paint on walls and pipe on floor and wall sink. Clean and resurface.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.18-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean and disinfect the restroom.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 5, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
May 24, 2024
Passed
3 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003(A)/3-201.11-POther
Official wording
Compliance with Food Law (P)
Inspector’s notes
THC energy drinks and CBD beverages for sale. PIC removed from sale. Provide invoice for products.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther
Official wording
Outer Openings Protected (C)
Inspector’s notes
Front door does not close with a seal. Self closing hinge is broken. Part on site. To be replaced.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode L1Other
Official wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s notes
Post 2024 Health Permit
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 24, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
May 15, 2024
Failed
3 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003(A)/3-201.11-POther
Official wording
Compliance with Food Law (P)
Inspector’s notes
THC energy drinks and CBD beverages for sale. PIC removed from sale. Provide invoice for products.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther
Official wording
Outer Openings Protected (C)
Inspector’s notes
Front door does not close with a seal. Self closing hinge is broken. Part on site. To be replaced.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode L1Other
Official wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s notes
Post 2024 Health Permit
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 15, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 3, 2024
Not required
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source